White Inorganic Pigments Market Report 2025

The white inorganic pigments market market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.68 billion in 2024 to $24.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the expansion of the construction industry, rising demand for paints and coatings, increased requirements from the automotive sector, growing use in plastics, and global urbanization trends.

The white inorganic pigments market market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.48 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by factors such as architectural renovations and upgrades, stricter environmental regulations, expansion of the packaging industry, increased consumer goods manufacturing, and a shift toward sustainable practices. Key trends during this period include the rising demand for white pigments in the plastics industry, the introduction of nanostructured white pigments, a growing focus on specialty pigments for cosmetics, integration with advanced coating technologies, and adoption in digital printing inks.

The expansion of the global construction sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the white inorganic pigments market. The construction industry encompasses manufacturing and trade-related activities such as building, repairing, renovating, and maintaining infrastructure. White inorganic pigments are widely used in coatings for buildings and building materials, offering durability and aesthetic appeal. For example, the 2022 U.S. Construction Cost Trends report highlights an increase in residential construction, which continues to boost demand for materials and labor, intensifying competition and cost pressures. Since the onset of the pandemic, total construction spending in the U.S. has risen by 16%. Consequently, the global construction sector's growth is fueling the white inorganic pigments market.

The rising demand for personal care products is also expected to contribute to the growth of the white inorganic pigments market. Personal care products include items used for hygiene, cleaning, and grooming. White inorganic pigments enhance these products by providing opacity, brightness, and UV protection, improving both their functionality and visual appeal. For instance, in February 2023, L'Oréal S.A., a France-based personal care company, reported an increase in sales of consumer products from 11.8% to 14.6% and active cosmetics from 28% to 30.6% between the third and fourth quarters of 2022. This growing demand for personal care products is further driving the market for white inorganic pigments.

Product innovation is emerging as a key trend in the white inorganic pigments market. Leading companies are developing low-abrasion pigments as superior alternatives to existing options. For instance, in June 2022, Clariant AG, a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company, introduced Dispersogen Flex 100, the first universal polymeric dispersing agent for high-quality pigment preparations. This innovative product can integrate organic and inorganic pigments into all water-based paint systems, is low-VOC, label-free, and carries Clariant's EcoTain label.

Prominent players are focusing on launching high-performance white inorganic pigments, such as EverWhite Pigment, to strengthen their market position. EverWhite Pigment offers exceptional opacity, brightness, and durability, catering to a wide range of applications. In May 2023, U.S. Silica Holdings Inc., a U.S.-based industrial sand mining company, launched EverWhite Pigment, a highly refined silica-based mineral that can replace or complement other white inorganic pigments like titanium dioxide (TiO2). This pigment is gaining popularity across various industries, including coatings, building products, quartz countertops, cement applications, plastic fillers, and exterior building materials.

In October 2024, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, an India-based chemical manufacturing company, acquired Heubach Group. This acquisition aims to enhance Sudarshan Chemical’s global footprint by expanding its portfolio of high-quality pigments across 19 sites. The merger will bolster customer offerings, improve profitability, and position the combined entity as a leader in the pigment industry, delivering agility and maximizing stakeholder value while maintaining a commitment to quality and customer service. Heubach Group, based in Germany, specializes in high-performance pigments and pigment preparations, including white inorganic pigments, for use in coatings, plastics, and inks.

Major companies operating in the white inorganic pigments market market include The Chemours Company, Tronox Holdings plc, Lanxess AG, Kronos Worldwide Inc., BASF SE, Venator Materials plc, Altana AG, Gharda Chemicals Limited, Heubach GmbH, Cathay Industries Group, Sun Chemical Corporation, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, Ferro Corporation, Travancore Titanium Products Ltd., Clariant International AG, Alabama Pigments Company, Cabot Corporation, Carl Schlenk AG, Dominion Colour Corporation, DyStar Singapore Pte. Ltd., ECKART GmbH, Ineos Pigments USA Inc., Jiangsu Yuxing Industry & Trade Co. Ltd., Albemarle Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Huntsman Corporation, Lomon Billions Group Co. Ltd., Merck KGaA, Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd., OCI Company Ltd., PPG Industries Inc., Rockwood Holdings Inc., Tikkurila Oyj, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd., Trust Chem Co. Ltd., Union Colours Limited, Vibfast Pigments Pvt Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the white inorganic pigments market in 2024.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the white inorganic pigments Market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the white inorganic pigments Market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

White inorganic pigments are substances that enhance light-scattering properties in coatings. These pigments are derived from various naturally occurring minerals or synthesized from mineral compounds such as oxides and sulfides of one or more metals. They are utilized to provide opacity, lighten other colors, and reflect all light wavelengths, resulting in their white appearance due to a relatively high refractive index.

Key types of white inorganic pigments include aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, calcium carbonate, silica, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and others. Aluminum silicate, a naturally occurring mineral composed of silicon, oxygen, and aluminum, serves as a white pigment in products like paints, printing inks, and paper. These pigments find applications in paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, plastics, cosmetics, paper, inks, and other industries.

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The white inorganic pigments market consists of sales of specialty pigment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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